X Reasons Pulaski Days Are Delicious

by Robocop on Oct 9, 2011 10:40 AM CDT in Analysis/Reaction

This weekend is Pulaski Days in Grand Rapids. Which means lots and lots of delicious Polish food.

The Wings are off to a 2-0 start, and have looked pretty good doing it. We beat our former assistant one night and our old rival the second. Now, we get to spend most of the week going through withdrawals and wondering why there isn't Red Wing hockey on TV.

Follow me after the jump for the Wings/Dives X Ways.

I - Last night the Avs retired Peter Forsbergs number. It promptly fell to the ice.

II - The Wings transition back-check is looking really good. Friday they turned it into a goal, and last night a couple of quality chances. Hopefully this keeps up.

III - I love Mickey's telestrations.

IV - Glad to see the Euro Twins playing together. And unlike those other twins, these ones don't creep me out.

V - Who decided that playing on back to back nights with a 2 timezone jump was a good idea? Glad we have 4 days to get back to Detroit.

VI - Secondly, why do we not play consecutive home games until we spend the first half of November at home? Schedule balance fail.

VII - CONK BLOCKED!!!

VIII - If you haven't seen yet, Brendan Smith was called up to start serving his suspension. Just wondering why they couldn't do it before the first game, rather than wasting it.

IX - This very easily could have been a game blown open in either direction if either goalie didn't stand on their head.

X - Here's to hoping ALCS game 2 goes better than game 1.

Up next: The 2011 -Stanley Cup- Riot Champions. Thursday at 7:30.

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VIII

They had to put Commie on 7 Day IR first and he wasn’t eligible until yesterday morning.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Oct 9, 2011 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

Was wondering about that

Thanks for the clarification.

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by Detroitnr1 on Oct 9, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions

That's what I figured

I couldn’t remember when he went out with the injury and would become IR eligible.

Dancing Datsyuk Decidedly Dazzles Dainty Defensemen

by Robocop on Oct 9, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

OT

Surprised as any, to see one of the headlines/links on NHL.com today: Malkin drops the gloves …That usually leads one to believe, that said player, was involved in a fight. Should have known better, being said player was Malkin. Not only was it far from a fight, seemed to be kind of, baby tantrum-ish.

I don’t really have a problem with Malkin, aside from the obvious. Think he’s a greatly skilled player, to say otherwise is just foolish. But c’mon Geno..really? Man UP.

Thoughts out to the friends and family of those involved with the most tragic off season in hockey history. Including Red Wings.. Rusty, Beast & Stefan Liv. R.I.P. -----GO TIGERS!!!-----

by Let's JOE WINGS-BOLTS on Oct 9, 2011 12:35 PM CDT reply actions

Probably safe to say

that Datsyuk is the better fighter out of Malkin, Semin, and many other Russians.

by MajesticY on Oct 9, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Can I use this as

an opportunity to share the semin bongo fight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3_0ukjimpw

by itrusteddrrahmani on Oct 9, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow

Talk about a cheap ass sucker punch. Hopefully someone returns the favor next time these teams meet.

And dear linesmen, stay the hell out of the way. Let them fight dammit.

Dancing Datsyuk Decidedly Dazzles Dainty Defensemen

by Robocop on Oct 9, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

We seem to be forgetting (by choice I assume. I wish I could) back in the 09 Finals

I think it was game 2 but the Pens went after Ozzie when the final whistle blew and Malkin decided to dirtbag it up and try and get a couple of cheapshots on Z.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awQjx9jDRAU

Also known as the “Why in the fuck didn’t he get suspended for that? Fuck your double standards NHL”

My friends call me Lenny... only I ain't got no friends.

by greg5897 on Oct 9, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions